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Lampasas County Schools & Education

School Score

62/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

97.5%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

97.5%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,468

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

62/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#91

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Lampasas County

Measured School Summary

Lampasas County performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.5%.

Funding Context

At $6,468 per pupil, Lampasas County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 11% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Lampasas County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

6 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

62/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #91 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

97.5%

5.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,468

$1,030 below the state average

School coverage

6

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Lampasas County has 6 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Lampasas County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Small-system county

Lampasas County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#91

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

LAMPASAS ISD

Elementary to high school visible

3,567 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

LOMETA ISD

Other grade structure

276 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

LAMPASAS ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Lampasas County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lampasas County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Lampasas County, Texas

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Strategic Education in the Hill Country

Lampasas County operates six public schools across two districts, serving a total of 3,843 students. The system is built around three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, plus an additional learning center. Most of the county's educational resources are concentrated within the Lampasas ISD.

Lampasas ISD's Broad Reach

Lampasas ISD serves the vast majority of the county with 3,567 students across five campuses. Lometa ISD operates as a smaller alternative, providing a single K-12 campus for 276 students. There are no charter schools in the county, as the traditional districts meet the community's needs.

Bigger Campuses in a Rural Setting

While four of the six schools are rural, they are larger than many neighboring counties, with an average size of 641 students. Lampasas High School is the largest campus, hosting 1,095 students in a town locale. Schools like Hanna Springs Elementary offer a robust primary education with 709 students enrolled.

School Overview

Total Schools

6

in Lampasas County

Reported Enrollment

3,843

6 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other1

2 School Districts in Lampasas County

6 Public Schools in Lampasas County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 6 of 6 matching schools

LAMPASAS H S

LAMPASAS ISD

LAMPASAS, 76550 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,095 students

LAMPASAS MIDDLE

LAMPASAS ISD

LAMPASAS, 76550 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle800 students

HANNA SPRINGS EL

LAMPASAS ISD

LAMPASAS, 76550 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary709 students

TAYLOR CREEK EL

LAMPASAS ISD

LAMPASAS, 76550 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary527 students

KLINE WHITIS EL

LAMPASAS ISD

LAMPASAS, 76550 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary436 students

LOMETA SCHOOL

LOMETA ISD

LOMETA, 76853 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other276 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,468

State avg $7,498

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Texas counties have the highest graduation rates?
Moore County (98.5%), Rockwall County (98.5%), and Titus County (97.8%) currently lead Texas among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Texas?
Across Texas counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,498. The highest current county values are Glasscock County ($12,819), Borden County ($12,654), and King County ($12,630). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Lampasas County?
Lampasas County has a school score of 62/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Lampasas County?
The high school graduation rate in Lampasas County is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Lampasas County spend per student?
Lampasas County spends $6,468 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Lampasas County, Texas — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Lampasas County, Texas?

Lampasas County operates six public schools across two districts, serving a total of 3,843 students. The system is built around three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, plus an additional learning center. Most of the county's educational resources are concentrated within the Lampasas ISD.

What are the major school districts in Lampasas County, Texas?

Lampasas ISD serves the vast majority of the county with 3,567 students across five campuses. Lometa ISD operates as a smaller alternative, providing a single K-12 campus for 276 students. There are no charter schools in the county, as the traditional districts meet the community's needs.

What is the school experience like in Lampasas County?

While four of the six schools are rural, they are larger than many neighboring counties, with an average size of 641 students. Lampasas High School is the largest campus, hosting 1,095 students in a town locale. Schools like Hanna Springs Elementary offer a robust primary education with 709 students enrolled.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.